391 - And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down

Yep, that is right - little John Cougar Melloncamp going through my head this morning. Did you know that I graduated high school in the town where he was from and his daughter dated some mystery dude? It was almost like a ghost story about town because we never saw any of them. Anyway!

This morning I have studied about the walls of Jericho coming down. Joshua 6. To me it is a completely fascinating story. Almost hard to believe if it had not been in the Bible - nevertheless it is Truth! It makes me think about the walls in my life that need to be blasted with a horn and shoutin' to come down. Very much nothing of my own power, but by the power of the Lord. I can think of actually more than one wall in my life that I need Him to knock down - If I only knew the obedience plan of action He is calling of me. I need to know exactly if I am suppose to shout, wait, knell, march, gather up sisters, pray, fast, etc... I just want to know Lord.

But the scripture this morning that is resounding over and over in my mind is 2 Cor. 2:14. "But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him."

He certainly calls me into obedience and even very specific things He might want me to do before He claims the victory or tears down the walls, but more importantly it is HE who is leading the Triumphal Procession. Lord Jesus, you are my leader and I really want to be on your heels. Will I bug you? Many times when my youngest is on my heels and will not allow me to breath I get irritated and bothered. Sometimes a girl needs a break. But i feel confident that You are not that way. You want me as close as possible - even my breath in the same rhythm as Yours. I would think You want me not only on your heels, but you want me stepping on your toes following your lead like a little girl dances with her Daddy. Oh Father hold me close. Let me be aligned with you and following so closely. I want to be part of You victories. The war out there is so rough!! Even those that are following closely or those that think they are, are falling away - being deceived, getting swept under, oppressed for one reason or another - being defeated. Oh Lord, my heart knows You lead the triumphal precession! and in that we have responsibility. I can not just jump on the bandwagon and expect to reap all the rewards.

It is that way with everything and that is OK - really it is more than OK, it is awesome. I like to know I have some purpose or at least a list of things to cross off. The end of that verse says "through US spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him". I looked up "spreads" and it means to reveal, to make known, to expose, to take off a lid and show. I also looked up knowledge and it means understanding, awareness, recognition, familiarity.

We have so many battles in this life. Some are physical and some are mental - bitterness, accepting forgiveness, overcoming sin, etc. But when we are in line with the Leader, He leads us to victory. We may have much to fight on the way, but as long as we are aligned with the leader we shall be victorious. But the other thing - as we are following and fighting we are to leave a trail, beautiful, fragrant trail of His awesomeness. We are to leave a trail that makes Him known, recognizes Him, a trail that is familiar to those that know Him, but also a familiar fragrance that non-believers recognizes as a good thing! Not a trail of regret or stinky attitudes, but one that people can come long after you have left and know that He was good and is still good!

Father I do thank you for the acts of obedience that you require of me. I thank you for my responsibilities in my relationship with you. It only speaks volumes to me of your concern, care, and interest in me. If I were just a puppet I would have no reason to leave any kind of fragrance. Oh Lord, what is my smell? Is there a stench I leave behind? Is there any sweetness to my breath as I talk about You and the victories You have brought me through? Do my pores oozes a perfume that is pleasing? Do I walk away from people leaving them to ask - what is different about her - her eyes, her laugh, her smile, her strength - she even smells different. Let it be true Lord. Knock those walls down, lead me into victory, and may i shout out Your glorious praises leaving your sweet aroma everywhere i go! I want to make you proud Father!

Going on a tour of the kids' new schools this morning...again. We are getting closer and closer to our closing date. I drove by yesterday and wanted so bad to take down some curtains, etc, but can't just yet - it is not mine yet. Yesterday was awesome with the church activities. We had about 50 kids K-6 show up. It was a trick finding enough transportation. I have received quite a few inquiries for speaking lately. I pray I am something they are looking for. One retreat and a couple of MOPS events. There are still some other places I have not heard from in a while - Alaska, Texas, Arkansas, Michigan or was that Wisconsin???? I am not sure - I don't want to bug so I will wait. Lord, You do it if it is suppose to be! Thank you!!

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